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6L6 said:
So they are going to shrink the seat to a smaller size and make it more uncomfortable…..has anyone sat on the original LW hand climber for a full day or even a 4-5hr sit? It’s not comfortable at all at least for me and most people I know. It would be nice if there was an option for the bigger seat.
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I admittedly almost took my hand climber back after a few uses. Then with some helpful tips I got used to climbing with it and learned to tilt the seat back a little and it became much more comfortable. That was almost 15 years ago and now it’s my primary method. I don’t have anymore issue sitting all day in it than anything else.

Don’t know yet about the size of the new stand. The seat didn’t seem finalized unless I missed something but it is a very well thought out design in relation to the hand climber. They made an attempt to address any shortcomings it had. How it plays out in terms of comfort and usability remains to be proven but it’s going to be way easier to carry and probably way easier to climb with, and way easier to stand up in.
 
Squirrels said:
Interested as well, I stand 99% of the time and this is the only product I've seen that peaks my interest.
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Same. Could be a good saddle platform option that would be easy to stand up and shoot from.
 
Andrew said:
Same. Could be a good saddle platform option that would be easy to stand up and shoot from.
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That somewhat depends on how narrow it is. The cables stretch nearly to the end of the platform. Could be clumsy to turn around. I have a .5 and 13/14s and it's as narrow as I can probably go. This looks narrower.

I like the concept, but it may need a cable spreader at the post to function better for the big footed crew.

Will have to see the specs, but no matter how it shakes out, it's nice to see a tree-stand company evolving to meet saddle hunting needs.
 
Plebe said:
There are CF ice boats.

But that's a different industry and I agree with your sentiment of wanting to stay safe and asking questions.

It's just Latitude will have to answer that question.
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Yes, agree Plebe, as well as many airlines use CF components which are exposed to temp extremes as well.

The point of my comment which the clueless prior poster apparently missed is to find out whether or not cold temperature testing was implemented or not. Because as I said, this is not your typical load bearing use of CF. Simply a nice to know before choosing to buy or use.
 
Pic1 said:
Yes, agree Plebe, as well as many airlines use CF components which are exposed to temp extremes as well.

The point of my comment which the clueless prior poster apparently missed is to find out whether or not cold temperature testing was implemented or not. Because as I said, this is not your typical load bearing use of CF. Simply a nice to know before choosing to buy or use.
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I'd like to know more about the composite material itself, personally, because it interests me. I doubt they'll share all the details though.
 
Plebe said:
That somewhat depends on how narrow it is. The cables stretch nearly to the end of the platform. Could be clumsy to turn around. I have a .5 and 13/14s and it's as narrow as I can probably go. This looks narrower.

I like the concept, but it may need a cable spreader at the post to function better for the big footed crew.

Will have to see the specs, but no matter how it shakes out, it's nice to see a tree-stand company evolving to meet saddle hunting needs.
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That’s why I got the rr xl. I’d rather carry the extra weight than deal with the cables. I bet others will feel differently though.
 
RM2 said:
It might be an illusion, but does this seem like a good bit of bend in the post? Not my screen capture, fyi.View attachment 79744
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i don't know why, but a little flex in that type of material doesn't bother me

i guess i watched too many videos of Cold Steel testing fiberglass reinforced nylon handle knives

those things bend like crazy and do not break

without tools, i don't think a human could break the handle on one of those knives
 
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AttackMode said:
I can't believe this isn't being discussed more.
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the general safety protocol seems to be not to grab your sticks.....if you lean back into your lineman's belt and keep it taut then you don't ever have to touch the tree or the sticks in almost all cases (unless you are trying to take huge steps)
 
Relying on a linesmans belt is a no no. If we are talking safety, then the linesmans belt is not tied to the tree. Atleast the steps are tied to the tree, as is the tree OR a tether. Just saying, if you are talking safety, then that ain't safe. Dueling tethers (JRB style), yes, tied to the tree AND safe/er.

raisins said:
the general safety protocol seems to be not to grab your sticks.....if you lean back into your lineman's belt and keep it taut then you don't ever have to touch the tree or the sticks in almost all cases (unless you are trying to take huge steps)
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Kevin2 said:
Relying on a linesmans belt is a no no. If we are talking safety, then the linesmans belt is not tied to the tree. Atleast the steps are tied to the tree, as is the tree OR a tether. Just saying, if you are talking safety, then that ain't safe. Dueling tethers (JRB style), yes, tied to the tree AND safe/er.
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I don't rely upon just a lineman's (i also run a tether at same time). however, if the lineman's is going to be part of your safety system, then you should use it correctly, which means it is not slack and is above your waist and not too crazy long.

a lot of guys don't use a tether to climb and just lineman's, i'm not saying that is the safest way, but it is a fact

it is preached to use the lineman's correctly, and if you do then you won't have to touch that stick in most cases

for instance, the last 2 years, i've climbed only with strap on steps....i never recall grabbing one with my hand....just tether advanced for safety back up and then using my lineman's the way a pole climber does with spikes

doing it that way is safer than tether alone because if you fall then the lanyard takes almost all of the shock somewhat gently before you ever hit the end of the tether to stop...so you never hit the bottom of a tether hard but rather are kind levered into the tree which you'll then slide down with a busted nose but everything else intact
 
GeoFish said:
Doesn't look aider friendly.
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Pretty sure they have one hanging off the bottom step in the photos I have seen like on their IG. But I prefer cables over amsteel. If I buy them, I won’t be running any aiders. I’ll carry 3 or 4 of these with 2-3 of my shikar minis with cable aiders in case I need the extra height.
 
Things have certainly come a long way
I’ve settled on a .5 hang on and my beast minis
I agree with another guy on here that said the shooting portion of hunting is pretty important
Not having a tree in front of me made a big difference this year
I still use my saddle because I think it’s the best lineman’s belt around, plus I can hang from it off my .5 if I feel like it
Equipment is so great these days, very lucky
I grew up hauling a 28lb summit climber through the woods. I don’t miss that!
 
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